Designing Therapeutic Adventure Programming
Schools and youth programs are stretched thin when it comes to serving students who need extra support. Group work – such as boys’/girls’ groups, lunch bunches, or Tier 2 social support groups – can be a great way to provide targeted SEL services to more of our students. The group process is a powerful way to help our students develop. In this online workshop, participants will apply therapeutic adventure programming concepts and strategies to designing active and engaging therapeutic group interventions. Prior adventure facilitation experience HIGHLY recommended.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Understand phases of group development and learn activity models to guide groups through their development
Utilize structure, rituals and shared values in the creation of a positive behavioral health support group experience
Learn and use various activities and discussion techniques to help group members build trust and successfully manage conflicts
Identify best practices in group facilitation including recruitment, curriculum design, conflict management, reflection, and transition/termination
Design individual plans for implementing therapeutic support intervention with their population
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE CREDITS THROUGH PSU, IT IS IN THEIR SYSTEM AS SEL FOR TIER II INTERVENTIONS (COURSE #5375) UNTIL THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. YOU CAN ONLY TAKE THE SAME COURSE NUMBER ONCE FOR GRAD CREDITS.
Upcoming workshop dates:
Meets online Tuesdays: February 4-March 11, 2025 (5:30-8:00PM)
*No Class 2/18/25
Workshop Information:
Cost = $410
This workshop includes Synchronous and Asynchronous hours.
Graduate credits: Participants can earn 2 credits for taking the workshop and completing a Reflection Paper. Additional 2 credits can be earned by also completing a Guided Project. More graduate credit information can be found HERE. Additional per credit fee payable to PSU. IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE CREDITS THROUGH PSU, IT IS IN THEIR SYSTEM AS SEL FOR TIER II INTERVENTIONS (COURSE #5375) UNTIL THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. YOU CAN ONLY TAKE THE SAME COURSE NUMBER ONCE FOR GRAD CREDITS.
Participants who are licensed teachers in MA can earn 16 PDPs after completing this workshop and submitting a Reflection Paper for additional fee. Email registration@pa.org for more information.
Please register at least two weeks in advance as space is limited.
Workshop registration cancellation policy: If you register and can’t attend, please let us at least seven days prior to the workshop since space is limited and we often have a waiting list. No shows without cancellation notice will forfeit all tuition cost paid.
Purchase Orders: If your school or organization will be using a Purchase Order, please email registration@pa.org to register. A copy of the Purchase Order will need to be submitted to that same email address to finalize the registration.
Are you waiting for approval to attend or can’t commit with a payment at this time? No worries, we still want to hear from you! Email registration@pa.org to be put on our waiting list.
Please email registration@pa.org or call 978-524-4555 if you have any questions.
Schools and youth programs are stretched thin when it comes to serving students who need extra support. Group work – such as boys’/girls’ groups, lunch bunches, or Tier 2 social support groups – can be a great way to provide targeted SEL services to more of our students. The group process is a powerful way to help our students develop. In this online workshop, participants will apply therapeutic adventure programming concepts and strategies to designing active and engaging therapeutic group interventions. Prior adventure facilitation experience HIGHLY recommended.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Understand phases of group development and learn activity models to guide groups through their development
Utilize structure, rituals and shared values in the creation of a positive behavioral health support group experience
Learn and use various activities and discussion techniques to help group members build trust and successfully manage conflicts
Identify best practices in group facilitation including recruitment, curriculum design, conflict management, reflection, and transition/termination
Design individual plans for implementing therapeutic support intervention with their population
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE CREDITS THROUGH PSU, IT IS IN THEIR SYSTEM AS SEL FOR TIER II INTERVENTIONS (COURSE #5375) UNTIL THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. YOU CAN ONLY TAKE THE SAME COURSE NUMBER ONCE FOR GRAD CREDITS.
Upcoming workshop dates:
Meets online Tuesdays: February 4-March 11, 2025 (5:30-8:00PM)
*No Class 2/18/25
Workshop Information:
Cost = $410
This workshop includes Synchronous and Asynchronous hours.
Graduate credits: Participants can earn 2 credits for taking the workshop and completing a Reflection Paper. Additional 2 credits can be earned by also completing a Guided Project. More graduate credit information can be found HERE. Additional per credit fee payable to PSU. IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE CREDITS THROUGH PSU, IT IS IN THEIR SYSTEM AS SEL FOR TIER II INTERVENTIONS (COURSE #5375) UNTIL THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. YOU CAN ONLY TAKE THE SAME COURSE NUMBER ONCE FOR GRAD CREDITS.
Participants who are licensed teachers in MA can earn 16 PDPs after completing this workshop and submitting a Reflection Paper for additional fee. Email registration@pa.org for more information.
Please register at least two weeks in advance as space is limited.
Workshop registration cancellation policy: If you register and can’t attend, please let us at least seven days prior to the workshop since space is limited and we often have a waiting list. No shows without cancellation notice will forfeit all tuition cost paid.
Purchase Orders: If your school or organization will be using a Purchase Order, please email registration@pa.org to register. A copy of the Purchase Order will need to be submitted to that same email address to finalize the registration.
Are you waiting for approval to attend or can’t commit with a payment at this time? No worries, we still want to hear from you! Email registration@pa.org to be put on our waiting list.
Please email registration@pa.org or call 978-524-4555 if you have any questions.
Schools and youth programs are stretched thin when it comes to serving students who need extra support. Group work – such as boys’/girls’ groups, lunch bunches, or Tier 2 social support groups – can be a great way to provide targeted SEL services to more of our students. The group process is a powerful way to help our students develop. In this online workshop, participants will apply therapeutic adventure programming concepts and strategies to designing active and engaging therapeutic group interventions. Prior adventure facilitation experience HIGHLY recommended.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Understand phases of group development and learn activity models to guide groups through their development
Utilize structure, rituals and shared values in the creation of a positive behavioral health support group experience
Learn and use various activities and discussion techniques to help group members build trust and successfully manage conflicts
Identify best practices in group facilitation including recruitment, curriculum design, conflict management, reflection, and transition/termination
Design individual plans for implementing therapeutic support intervention with their population
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE CREDITS THROUGH PSU, IT IS IN THEIR SYSTEM AS SEL FOR TIER II INTERVENTIONS (COURSE #5375) UNTIL THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. YOU CAN ONLY TAKE THE SAME COURSE NUMBER ONCE FOR GRAD CREDITS.
Upcoming workshop dates:
Meets online Tuesdays: February 4-March 11, 2025 (5:30-8:00PM)
*No Class 2/18/25
Workshop Information:
Cost = $410
This workshop includes Synchronous and Asynchronous hours.
Graduate credits: Participants can earn 2 credits for taking the workshop and completing a Reflection Paper. Additional 2 credits can be earned by also completing a Guided Project. More graduate credit information can be found HERE. Additional per credit fee payable to PSU. IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE CREDITS THROUGH PSU, IT IS IN THEIR SYSTEM AS SEL FOR TIER II INTERVENTIONS (COURSE #5375) UNTIL THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. YOU CAN ONLY TAKE THE SAME COURSE NUMBER ONCE FOR GRAD CREDITS.
Participants who are licensed teachers in MA can earn 16 PDPs after completing this workshop and submitting a Reflection Paper for additional fee. Email registration@pa.org for more information.
Please register at least two weeks in advance as space is limited.
Workshop registration cancellation policy: If you register and can’t attend, please let us at least seven days prior to the workshop since space is limited and we often have a waiting list. No shows without cancellation notice will forfeit all tuition cost paid.
Purchase Orders: If your school or organization will be using a Purchase Order, please email registration@pa.org to register. A copy of the Purchase Order will need to be submitted to that same email address to finalize the registration.
Are you waiting for approval to attend or can’t commit with a payment at this time? No worries, we still want to hear from you! Email registration@pa.org to be put on our waiting list.
Please email registration@pa.org or call 978-524-4555 if you have any questions.
